From bookstores to barbecues to balance-loss, these Japanese women would love to meet the love of their life in these unexpected ways.
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Japanese company aims to provide women with a “high-spec” man of their dreams thanks to their rigorous testing and exacting standards (no mention of looks or personality).
Having trouble looking for the perfect romantic partner? Maybe that’s your problem…the “looking” part I mean.
Some ask what’s in a name, but women with these monikers proved to be more popular than any others on one well-known dating app.
”Perfect cooking” and “awesome cock” listed among the dueling criteria.
Japan’s latest buzzword, “Marriage sans dating,” sheds some light on new Japanese romantic customs.
The search for a partner in Tokyo or Osaka is made all the more magical with this special anime-themed matchmaking party.
Former AKB48 member also advises against telling a woman “You’ve sure gotten fat recently.”
Once again, our Japanese-language reporters ride along a razor-thin line of reasoning and derail right into a valuable life lesson.
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